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Asbestos Removal Services in Highleigh, West Sussex
Asbestos removal across Highleigh and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos help in Highleigh
How asbestos removal works in Highleigh
Found asbestos during building work in Highleigh? Work should stop there and people kept out. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. People often contact us about materials found mid-project and old cold water tanks, including floor tiles, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes.
In a village like Highleigh, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, so future trades know about it.
After we’ve finished:
- Share any survey or test results
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell us about parking and access
Don’ts
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Where asbestos turns up
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Materials found mid-project
- Old cold water tanks
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
For non-domestic buildings like Sidlesham Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- What is not included
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The documents you will receive
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Highleigh were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
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Step by step
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. We plan outdoor jobs in Highleigh to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Highleigh properties and asbestos removal
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Highleigh contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. Highleigh is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Highleigh to Southampton (about 28 miles away).
In older buildings across Highleigh, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. Landlords near Chichester station often time removal for when a property is empty. The coast is within about 4 miles of Highleigh; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Highleigh we cover include Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of material and its condition
- How many samples are needed
- The quantity or area
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The access route
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Highleigh questions
Do older homes in Highleigh have asbestos?
Any home in Highleigh built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Highleigh?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site